under the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines( BIMP-EAGA) initiative should be capitalised through

enable the state to become the preferred gateway for exports from the BIMP-EAGA region, says the

hope as BIMP-EAGA( Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area) is moving towards

development within the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines-East Asean Growth Area( BIMP-EAGA). Merotai

KOTA KINABALU: Indonesia’s plan for a new national capital in eastern Kalimantan is taking off soon and Sabah is on board with it. Sabah and Indonesia have had trade and other dealings with each other all this while, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, adding that the new development would further strengthen their ties and benefit both places.“ The shift of Indonesia’s capital city will provide more economic and trade opportunities for Sabah and Kalimantan.“ We already have good relation

KOTA KINABALU: Two locations in Sabah will be developed holistically under the 12th Malaysia Plan( 12MP) in an effort to reduce poverty, says Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department( Economy) said that the Federal Government has asked the state government here to identify the locations for projects that could improve the livelihood of communities living in the area. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday( Oct 30) following the post-12MP Roadshow engagement

KUALA LUMPUR: The travel route for the Kudat-Palawan international ferry service has yet to be decided, says the Transport MinisterAnthony Loke said this was because Malaysia was still waiting for the Philippines authorities to propose a ship abiding by safety criteria specified by the International Maritime Organisation( IMO).He said although the Malaysian government could facilitate and make the process easier, safety criteria must be adhered to.“ The most important point is the safety of pass

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Health and Wellness Tourism Council( SHWTC) plans to promote the state as a destination for medical tourism. The council's pro-tem chairman Dr Anil Kumar said they hoped to work with Sabah Tourism Board to promote the state as a medical tourism hub.“ We have the infrastructure and facilities.... It will be a new market as far as tourism is concerned for Sabah, bringing high revenue.“ We want to collaborate with the Sabah Tourism Board on how we can effectively advertise

KOTA KINABALU: A halal hub will be set up at the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park( KKIP) as an initiative to encourage local entrepreneurs to venture into the halal market, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Sabah Chief Minister said the hub on 6ha of land will provide lots, technology facilities as well as the necessary digital platforms for entrepreneurs in the sector." The halal hub will provide guidance to the entrepreneurs on the requirements to obtain halal and MeSTI( Makanan Selamat Tanggungja

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is committed towards developing its border towns in anticipation of Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan.On the move, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said this will bring benefits to economic sectors in both Malaysia and Indonesia. Nizam – the State Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister – said that this is also to ensure Sabah will fully gain from the massive development that is expected to take place following the switch of the Indones